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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032816 ORD - 07/26/2022Ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in the amount of $2,680,058, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in the amount of $234,034, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) budget in the amount of $1,355,913 for a total of $4,270,005 annual HUD funding; authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to submit the CAAP; authorizing a staff complement of 12 positions; accepting and appropriating funding for the approved CAAP projects and authorizing the execution of funding agreements, amendments and other documents necessary to implement the FY 2022-2023 PY 2021- 2022 CAAP. Whereas, with proper notice to the public in accordance with HUD regulations, three (3) public hearings were held by the City to receive public input on the FY 2022-2023 PY 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Action Plan. The final public hearing to be held on July 19, 2022 along with the first reading of this ordinance; Whereas, the City Council has determined that this ordinance adopting the FY 2022-2023 PY 2021-2022 CAAP will best serve the public health, safety, necessity, convenience and general welfare of the City of Corpus Christi and its citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: Section 1. The FY 2022-2023 PY 2021-2022 CAAP, which includes the funding for CDBG, ESG and HOME Programs is hereby adopted. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to submit the FY 2022-2023 PY 2021-2022 CAAP to HUD and to amend the FY 2022-2023 PY 2021-2022 CAAP as needed in accordance with HUD regulations. Section 3. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute all documents necessary to accept and appropriate the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 and Grant Fund No. 9045 for the approved FY 2022-2023 PY 2021-2022 CAAP. Section 4: The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute funding agreements related to the FY 2022-2023 PY 2021-2022 CAAP, and amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary to implement the FY 2022-2023 PY 2021-2022 CAAP with internal and external organizations for projects and programs related to the FY 2022-2023 PY 2021-2022 CAAP. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the V71,day of J ��� , 2022, by the following vote: Paulette Guajardo Roland Barrera Gil Hernandez Michael Hunter Billy Lerma John Martinez Ben Molina Mike Pusley Greg Smith 032816 SCANNED The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the day of " 2022, by the following vote: Paulette Guajardo Roland Barrera Gil Hernandez Michael Hunter Billy Lerma PASSED AND APPROVED on this the )'(() day of ATTEST: lit0 Rebecca Huerta City Secretary John Martinez Ben Molina Mike Pusley Greg Smith , 2022. Paulette Guajardo Mayor 032 81 6 A CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2023/PY2022 FY22/PY21 FY23/PY22 FY23/PY22 CDBG Entitlement $2,784,119 $2,680,058 $2,680,058 Reprogrammed Funds $112,000 $224,964.52 $224,964.52 Program Income $200,000 $264,000 $264,000 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $3,096,119 $3,169,023 $3,169,023 PO Ti �'� ,0.. ._, " , ,,,. Pteviot�a Year Illocatlort Ss Origlna.l l� ropos ect Propo Comments 1 Grant Monitoring - Minor Home Repair Grant Program The Minor Home Repair Grant Program assists 35 homeowners with a grant to provide repairs involving the roof, plumbing, electrical, heating, minor structural repairs, and accessible ramps. The applicant must be at least 62 years old or disabled. The applicant must meet the very low- income limits (50% AMI). $750,000 $875,000 $875,000 2 Grant Monitoring - Utility Assistance Program One-time or short-term (no more than three months and not to exceed $500 total) emergency payments for utilities to prevent service cutoff. The applicant must be at least 62 years old, disabled or a Veteran. The applicant must meet the very low-income limits (50% AMI). $0 $130,000 $130,000 3 Code Enforcement - Demolition This program consists of the demolition of substandard structures determined to be health and safety issues and meet a threshold of 51 % or more deterioration of the general structure. The demolition of these structures is an abatement measure as deemed necessary by the City Code of Ordinances and Public Safety Officials. The removal of unsafe structures is a priority for neighborhood revitalization within the community as well as a goal established by City Council. Each structure will be assessed and surveyed by Code Enforcement as a sub -standard building case. The property owner is provided the opportunity to resolve the sub- standard conditions within the parameters of the City's Building Codes. Structures remaining sub -standard will be demolished under the authority of the Building Standards Board. The City may charge an abatement cost and place a lien against the properties to cover the cost incurred; or, The Demolition Grant Program allows the property owner the opportunity to voluntarily agree to have their structure demolished. This Program benefits low income persons in CDBG eligible areas to aid in the prevention/elimination of slums or blight. $148,207 $158,095 $124,055 4 Code Enforcement - Clearance of Vacant Properties This program consists of the clearance of vacant properties in regards to the removal of the accumulation of litter; solid waste; the mowing of tall weeds and dangerous weeds; and, abatement of unsightly and unsanitary matter. The City may charge an abatement cost and place a lien against the properties to cover the cost incurred. This Program benefits low income persons in CDBG eligible areas to aid in the prevention/elimination of slums or blight. All CDBG eligible census tracts in the city meet the HUD criteria for a deteriorating area and meet the national objective of serving the low income clients. $115,898 $248,375 $116,000 07.05.2022 NSD �.4 ( „ iris ESCRIPO . �i., .3....7r5m, .. _..;: ,;.., Previous Year dat-or in I ,... Proposed p After Comments 5 Code Enforcement Program Staffing This request is to fund 11 full-time employees and related operating expenses in the Code Enforcement Division - 9 Compliance Officers at 100%, 2 administrative staff for 100% for special code enforcement activities associated with the investigation, notification and abatement of ordinance violations in CDBG eligible areas. This amount includes operating costs and required training and certifications. The Program benefits low income persons in CDBG eligible areas to aid in the prevention/elimination of slums or blight. $585,408 $732,979 $699,394 6 Parks and Recreation - Senior Meals Truck The Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) provides meals to persons age 60 and over through the congregate lunch and home delivered meals. The meals are prepared on a daily basis, Monday through Friday, at the Nutrition Education Service Center (Central Kitchen). The program prepares approximately 240,000 meals, which includes the meals served at 8 senior centers and the Meals On Wheels Program. The meal program is vital to the nutritional well-being of older underserved adults in our community. Grant funds are being requested for the replacement of one (1) 3/4 ton delivery vehicles for improved safety and efficiency of meal delivery to the eight senior centers. The current vehicle is a box truck with a lift and the year of the vehicle is 2003 (150,011 miles). The expected service life of this type of vehicle is 7 years. The vehicle has surpassed its vehicle service life and is needing to be replaced. The vehicle has provided 19 years of service. $455,336 $60,000 $60,000 7 Engineering - Senior Meals Generator Nutrition Education Service Center public facility improvements for the installation of fixed generator for senior meal program delivery programming and services.The Central Kitchen prepares 800 meals a day for the elderly residing at the eight senior centers and for the Meals on Wheels Program. Approximately 240,000 meals are prepared and delivered annually. The kitchen prepares meals from 6:30AM to 10:00 AM.The City recognizes the need and benefits of maintaining program operations for program delivery to homebound senior and disabled residents during power outages, severe weather events and unforseen circumstances. $0 $150,000 $350,000 8 Grant Monitoring - Program Administration This project will fund 4 FTE staff salaries and administrative costs: 1- Grant Monitoring Manager (30%-Program Delivery), 1- Coordinator, 1-Sr. Management Assistant, and 1-Contract Administrator (30%-ESG/ 35%- CDBG-CV). Staff is responsible for administering the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs. Staff interprets CDBG, HOME, and ESG federal regulations, conducts public hearings/meetings, reviews proposed projects and activities to determine funding and eligibility, monitors subrecipients for program compliance, provides technical assistance, conducts environmental assessments of funding projects/activities, and enforces Davis Bacon Federal Labor Standards requirements. Staff must attend mandatory and required trainings in order to remain in federal compliance. $325,352 $325,352 $325,352 07.05.2022 NSD Grant Monitoring - Program Delivery This is the operating budget for 8 FTE staff that service the various housing programs administered by: 1-Assistant Director (30%-HOME ARP), 1-Coordinator, 2-Rehab Specialists, 1-Program Specialist, 2- Contract-Administrators, and 1 Management Assistant. The staff manage and administer the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program, Minor Home Repair Grant Program, Homebuyer Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program, and Mortgage Servicing which manages the servicing of approximately 550 loans provided through the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Programs. Services include collection of loan payments, escrowing of insurance and property taxes, payment of insurance and property taxes, preparing end of year escrow analysis, and providing release of liens on loans that are paid off. Services provided include applicant in -take, loan processing, loan settlement, construction monitoring, project estimating, and development of specifications and drawings. Staff must attend mandatory and required trainings to remain in federal compliance. 9 $465,918 $489,222 $489,222 Coastal Bend Food Bank $200,000 $0 $0 Rising Tide Ministries TOTAL $50 000 $3,096,119 E0 $3,169,023 $0 $3,169,023 07.05.2022 NSD Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) FY2023/PY2022 Corpus Christi Hope House The funding requested will provide emergency shelter and supportive services to homeless families, specifically, homeless women with children and provide assistance to keep individuals and families at - risk of homelessness stably housed through Homeless Prevention Program Assistance, and transition individuals and families out of homelessness into permanent housing through Rapid Rehousing Program Assistance 1 FY22/PY21 FY23/PY22 $235,265 $95,216 $234,034 $116,481 The Salvation Army The requested funding will allow The Salvation Army to continue to provide food, emergency shelter, case management, and supportive services including Rapid Rehousing to homeless and at -risk individuals, families and Veterans and Coordinated Entry services. The Emergency Shelter portion will provide for Emergency Shelter management and kitchen staff, a portion of shelter utilities, maintenance and food. the Rapid - Rehousing portion will provide for rent and utility funds for 5 households with an average of 3 people each for a total of 15 people. 2 $100,000 $100,000 Grant Monitoring - Program Administration Administrative Cost is being requested to fund a staff person for the overall administration of the Emergency Solutions Grant Program. These functions include the financial oversight, compliance, and technical assistance components of the program. 3 $17,645 $17,553 Endeavors of Corpus Christi Total $22,404 $235,265 $0 $234,034 06.09.2022 NSD HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) FY2023/PY2022 FY22/PY21 FY23/PY22 HOME Entitlement $1,162,686 $1,355,913 Reprogram $0 $100,000 Program Income $375,000 $375,000 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $1,537,686 $1,830,913 .. , DESC "Proposed ....._ ... :. = AI1s bone 1 ALMA at Greenwood 4% LIHTC - Rental New Construction ALMA at Greenwood is a proposed 152-rental unit multifamily apartment community of which 152 units will be at or below 60% AMI. This community will consist of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units with a number of amenities to include energy efficiencies. $0 $114,713 2 Grant Monitoring - Single Family Rehabilitation The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program benefits only low - and very low-income homeowners. The program provides zero percent loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating their homes. Funds requested will be used to provide demolition and relocation grants and reconstruction loans to eligible homeowners whose homes are 51 % deteriorated. 7 homes $0 $896,000 3 Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living - Tenant Based Rental Assistance Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living will provide short- term (up to 2 years) subsidized housing for Individuals with disabilities with very and extremely low Incomes who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Corpus Christi. The project is intended to provide a sucessful rental experience for de- stablized households and those who are unhoused with a 'bridge' to permanent affordable housing. Twenty (20) homeless Individuals and indlvlduals at risk of becoming homeless will receive 2 years of assistance for housing and supportive services. Individuals at risk have been or face eviction from their residences, have a disability that impacts their housing stability, and/or loss of employment or illness that is de -stabilizing. CBCIL will solicit referrals of individuals from community organizations that Include homeless shelter/transitional housing, service providers working with individuals in homelessness, and public/private agencies. $0 $400,000 4 Habitat for Humanity - Homeowner New Construction Habitat for Humanity is proposing to purchase minimum of 2 lots to build 3 new single family residential homes for low income families. $0 $237,109 06.09.2022 NSD PRCIJ � ' � RIPT Grant Monitoring - Administration & Technical Assistance Administrative funds for staff planning, oversight, coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation, contracting, recordkeeping/reporting and overall program management. Staff training and administrative expenses are also included in the request. Technical assistance will be provided to enhance the capacity of CHDO's, non -profits, owners/investors of rental property and other organizations that may participate in the program. 5 Year aat�on $116,269 $183,091 Grant Monitoring Homebuyer Assistance $421,417 $0 TG 110, Inc. -Palms at Blucher Park $1,000,000 $0 $1,537,686 $1,830,913 06.09.2022 NSD CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS (City Charter Article IV, Sections 7 & 8) I, the Director of Financial Services of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (or his/her duly authorized representative), hereby certify to the City Council and other appropriate officers that the money required for the current fiscal year's portion of the contract, agreement, obligation or expenditure described below is in the Treasury to the credit of the Fund specified below, from which it is to be drawn, and has not been appropriated for any other purpose. Future payments are subject to annual appropriation by the City Council. City Council Action Date: July 26, 2022 Legistar Number: 22-1252 Agenda Item: Ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in the amount of $2,680,058, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in the amount of $234,034, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) budget in the amount of $1,355,913 for a total of $4,270,005 annual HUD funding; authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to submit the CAAP; authorizing a staff complement of 12 positions; accepting and appropriating funding for the approved CAAP projects and authorizing the execution of funding agreements, amendments and other documents necessary to implement the FY 2022-2023 PY 2021-2022 CAAP. Amount Required: $4,270,005 Fund Name Accounting Unit Account No. Activity No. Amount CDBG & ESG Grants 1059 1059-132 Various Various $2,914,092 CCCIC 9045 9045-132 Various Various $1,355,913 Total $4,270,005 Comments: ❑ Certification Not Required